...No, The Romans weren't that ahead of their time...
This example demonstrates the realism I aim to go into in my composites.
It will consist of, for me, simple modelling, but realistic texturing, lighting and camera movement (building on my experience in these areas and hopefully collaborating in most areas also). Then the compositing in Nuke will be the main area of focus - polishing it to the highest degree.
This may be the reference, more closely in time, to some small tests this semester.
My focus also, more likely in the next semester, is the narrative of how these shots are put together with other styles of storytelling combined (but less prevalent). However, my main focus is well executed composites.